English description: The man behind the myth.
Recognized as one of the greatest composers of the nineteenth-century Romantic era, Fr d ric Chopin is renowned for his masterful works and the haunting beauty of his melodies.
In this distinctive book, Guy de Pourtal s reveals the intimate world of a genius who died at only thirty-nine.
From his childhood to his musical triumphs, from his passionate loves with Marie Wodzińska and George Sand to his friendships with Franz Liszt and Eug ne Delacroix, the secret life of the musician is portrayed with remarkable finesse.
Reading like a novel, this modern biography unveils the legends surrounding the poet of the piano and reveals the real man behind the myth.
The influence of his compositions still resonates throughout the world today.